Enzo Maresca will lead Manchester City for the first time as head coach in a friendly against Inter Milan on Saturday, Aug.
1, at Kai Tak Sports Park in Hong Kong.
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The match marks the start of a new chapter for City following the departure of former manager Pep Guardiola.
This fixture reunites two European clubs that last met in the 2024 UEFA Champions League league phase, which ended in a draw.
That followed Manchester City's 1-0 victory over Inter in the 2023 Champions League final.
Both teams will be missing players due to recent international commitments.
Manchester City will be without striker Erling Haaland, who is still recovering and working toward full training after participating in the World Cup.
However, City's squad for the exhibition game includes Antoine Semenyo, Joško Gvardiol, and Phil Foden.
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Inter Milan manager Cristian Chivu, who is entering his second season with the Italian club, will also have to cope without key players.
Striker Lautaro Martínez and defender Manuel Akanji will not travel to Hong Kong because they need extended rest after World Cup duty.
Martínez's Argentina reached the final, while Akanji's Switzerland made it to the quarterfinals.
The friendly is scheduled to kick off at 7:30 a. m.
Eastern Time in Hong Kong.
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In the United States, the match will be broadcast on CBS Sports Network. Digital streaming options include fubo, Paramount+, and Fox One.
